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Peso Weakens to P58.27 Against US Dollar, Weakest Since November 2022

The peso continued to weaken to PHP58.27 against the US Dollar last Tuesday, May 22, 2024 — the lowest since November 2022. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said in a statement that the depreciation is in line with other currencies in the region, mainly due to the strengthening of the US […].....»»

Category: newsSource: metrocebu metrocebuMay 23rd, 2024

Air fares to go up as peso weakens

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific expects the cost of air travel to go up if the peso keeps on depreciating, as the airline sources its jet fuel abroad, making it prone to foreign exchange fluctuations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 27.8 pct in November

MANILA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 27.8 percent in November 2023 to reach 1 billion U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the November figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to November 2023 to 7.6 billion dollars, 13.3 percent lower than the 11 months in 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 27.8 pct in November

MANILA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 27.8 percent in November 2023 to reach 1 billion U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the November figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to November 2023 to 7.6 billion dollars, 13.3 percent lower than the 11 months in 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BSP’s ample dollar reserves to keep peso at bay – Nomura

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is one of the central banks in the region that has enough dollar buffers to defend its currency against the greenback, according to Japanese investment bank Nomura......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Soaring US Treasury yields pummel Philippines stocks, peso

Local stocks continued their slump, sinking the market to the 6,300 territory as the peso retreated to another 18-month low against the dollar......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Stocks, peso fall

The stock market plunged deeper in the red, falling back to the 6,400 level due to economic concerns, while the peso weakened to near all-time low against the dollar......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Philippine peso edges closer to record low

The Philippine peso is trading precariously close to its all-time low against the US dollar......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1

The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’

Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG

The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Peso Weakens to P58.27 Against US Dollar, Weakest Since November 2022

The peso continued to weaken to PHP58.27 against the US Dollar last Tuesday, May 22, 2024 — the lowest since November 2022. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said in a statement that the depreciation is in line with other currencies in the region, mainly due to the strengthening of the US […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Support for legalizing divorce strongest in NCR, weakest in Mindanao – SWS survey

The Social Weather Survey was conducted from March 21 to 25, covering the passage of the divorce bill at the House of Representatives.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Peso may outperform peer currencies this year

The peso is seen outperforming other currencies in the region this year, but is not likely to strengthen against the dollar due to expectations of delayed rate cuts and the Philippines’ trade deficit, according to British banking giant HSBC......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Stocks up, peso falls to 19-month low

The stock market sustained Friday’s momentum opening on a high note yesterday as investors shopped for bargains. The peso meanwhile, retreated to a 19-month low against the greenback......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Cameroonian nabbed for ‘black dollar’ scam

The National Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Cameroonian national for allegedly collecting at least P4 million in exchange for fake dollar bills at a hotel in Makati......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Philippines returns to international dollar bond market

The Philippines has returned to the international bond market via a dual-tranche US dollar-denominated bond offering, seeking financial support for the state’s budgetary needs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024